Sebastian Vettel will be at Red Bull in five years, hints Christian Horner - F1

The 25-year-old, who will compete in his 100th Formula One race at this weekend's inaugural United States Grand Prix in Austin, has been linked with a move to Ferrari in 2014.

But when the World of F1 blog asked Horner if the double world champion would still be at Red Bull in the next five years, his response was conclusive.

Staying put: Horner is confident Vettel will remain with Red Bull

'I don't see any reason why not,' Horner said. 'Sebastian has been involved with Red Bull since he was 12 years of age. His only successes have come with Red Bull. He feels comfortable in the environment. He trusts in the people and we're bringing the best out of him as well and he is happy.

'I think they are key elements, irrelevant of what is on a piece of paper, to get relationships working and flourishing.'

But Horner, whose Red Bull outfit are odds-on to seal a third consecutive constructors' title on Formula One's first visit to the United States since 2007, admitted his team must continue building competitive cars to fend off the lure of racing for Ferrari.

'He [Vettel] is delivering and he has got a great group of people around him and he is creating history at a very young age,' Horner added.

Man in charge: Horner was speaking exclusively to the World of F1 blog

'Somebody like Jackie Stewart never moved team in his whole career, but it is down to us to continue to provide that environment and a competitive car.'

Vettel arrives in the unfamiliar surroundings of Austin with a 10-point cushion over rival Fernando Alonso after storming from the back of the pack on two occasions to finish third in Abu Dhabi.

It was arguably one of the greatest drives of his 99-race F1 career, putting to bed most of the lingering doubts over whether he deserves to win this year's title ahead of the impeccable Alonso.

But Jacques Villeneuve, a former world champion, remains unconvinced by Vettel's achievements.

On track: Vettel and Co will race at The Circuit of Americas this weekend

Speaking to AUTOSPORT, the outspoken Canadian said: 'I have no doubts Fernando is the best. That's why I root for him.

'Seb is super quick, but there is a difference with Fernando that emerges in case of an unfavourable situation.

'Alonso remains calm, cool and rational while Vettel gets upset, angry, screams and flicks the middle finger. He reacts like a child. Those behaviours indicate two different states of maturity.'

While there can be little doubt that Red Bull have delivered a stronger car than Ferrari this season, Horner rubbishes suggestions Vettel would be a 'lucky' champion.

'You only have to look at the season and see how he has driven and how he has raced,' Horner said. 'He has worked tremendously hard to get himself into this position and it underestimates the quality of his team-mate to suggest that.

Leading the way: Vettel is ten points clear of Alonso with two races left

'Mark Webber is one of the best in the business. He has a renowned reputation as being a specialist qualifier and Sebastian has brought the best out of Mark and has had to be on the top of his game to beat him.

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I think the facts of what Sebastian has achieved speak for themselves. We haven't always had the best car but he has been delivering and has continued to develop. He is only 25 years of age.'

Vettel will complete a hat-trick of Formula One titles if he wins at the Circuit of The Americas - a track which is likely to suit the Red Bull - and Alonso can manage no better than fifth.

Adrian Newey, the man chiefly responsible for providing Vettel with another championship-winning car, would land many of the plaudits should the German win a third crown.

Under the lights: Newey is the only designer to win Constructors' Championships with three different teams

His incredible record at Williams, McLaren and now Red Bull have led many to suggest that Newey could be tempted by one final swansong at Ferrari.

But Horner is confident Newey will see out his career with the Milton Keynes-based outfit.

'Adrian has made it quite clear that he feels an integral part of the team and I think we have created an environment in which he has flourished,' added Horner.

'He has been involved in building that environment and he is extremely comfortable here and this will be the last team hopefully in Formula One that he will work with.'

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